Origin: Colombia
Farm/Region: Finca La Divisa, Buena Visita, Quindio
Tasting Notes: Plum, Prune, Green Apple, Brown Sugar & Spice
Producer: Diofanor Ruiz
Varietal: Pink Bourbon
Processing: Washed
Altitude: 1600 - 2000 MASL

Colombia Diofanor Ruiz Pink Bourbon Washed Filter - Single Origin.

Diofanor Ruiz was born into a traditional family of coffee farmers & was heavily involved on the farm from a young age. Don Diofanor became a certified coffee farmer in 2003 & in 2005 he was able to buy his farm, La Divisa where he lives with his wife & son. It was in the same year, after tasting his coffee for the first time, the decision was made to move away from traditional farming methods in favour of quality-focused practices. This decision has had a huge impact on Diofanor’s livelihood & drives him in all that he does at La Divisa.

This coffee is harvested, floated & hand sorted. Cherries are then exposed to 30 hours of underwater fermentation before being pulped. The parchment is then gently washed & dried in temperature controlled conditions.

Pink bourbon has presented itself in a big way over the past several years with our first lot purchased in 2020. While exact origins are unclear, what is known is that this landrace varietal is the result of a regressive mutation of arabica, which aligns it closer to its Ethiopian origins & varieties.

This coffee stood out to us with its complexity & vibrant acidity. Not only does it have the typical ‘spice’ note that we enjoy of Pink Bourbons, but the coveted malic acidity & strong sugary characteristics of this unique variety. It is a fantastic cup that is a pleasure to drink.